Exotic destinations

Exotic destinations

Travel to exotic destinations and open your mind with cultural lessons learned off the beaten path. Our exclusive Cuba Educational Exchange offers intimate knowledge into this uniquely self-sufficient country. In India, arrive at the altar of the magnificent Taj Mahal. Straddle the equator on the Galápagos Islands, home to one of the greatest samples of biological diversity in the world. See farther than ever on the Vatnajökull ice cap—the largest glacier in Iceland and the object of the world's longest sightline from distant Slættaratindur, the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands.

Travel to exotic destinations and open your mind with cultural lessons learned off the beaten path. Our exclusive Cuba Educational Exchange offers intimate knowledge into this uniquely self-sufficient country. In India, arrive at the altar of the magnificent Taj Mahal. Straddle the equator on the Galápagos Islands, home to one of the greatest samples of biological diversity in the world. See farther than ever on the Vatnajökull ice cap—the largest glacier in Iceland and the object of the world's longest sightline from distant Slættaratindur, the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands.

Experience the urban side of Alaska as you explore the city of Fairbanks, cruise down the pristine Chena River to visit a Chena Indian Village, try to spot a grizzly bear in Denali National Park, and travel to Anchorage to go on a glacier cruise.

Explore the bustling city of Johannesburg, see the naturally made Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the magnificent Lisbon Falls, take a safari ride through Kruger National Park to see magnificent lions, rhinos, and elephants, and visit the tiny country of Swaziland.

As soon as you arrive, you'll see why Dubrovnik is known as the "pearl of the Adriatic." Stroll the winding stone walls of this ancient city, taking in picturesque vistas of terracotta roof tops and sparkling blue waters. Travel north along the Dalmatian coastline, where you'll see stunning examples of Roman, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, as well as a massive stone organ that's "played" by the lapping waves of the Adriatic Sea. Then head inland to the lakes and waterfalls of Plitvice National Park, a place so incredible it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue north to experience Ljubljana, the cultural centre and capital city of Slovenia, before ending your tour in Venice or continuing on to Rome.

India's capital is a tapestry of medieval fortifications, Mughal mausoleums, dusty bazaars, colonial-era town planning and mega malls. Walk the streets of Old Delhi, once filled with the mansions of nobles and dignitaries, tour New Delhi, the modern capital of India created during the British Raj, see the extraordinary Taj Mahal in Agra, and join a tiger Safari at Ranthambore National Park.

Enjoy the most luxurious tourist destinations in the world while studying the culture and ancient history of the Middle East with a visit to the three largest cities in the United Arab Emirates: Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Witness the tallest building in the world, visit the Bedouin Heritage Village, and ride camels through the desert, all the while enjoying the souks, mosques, and camels of these dazzling cosmopolitan cities.

Jump from the northern to the southern hemisphere in an instant at the equator monument in Quito, fly to San Christobal Island and swim among tropical fish, spot turtles, see penguins and explore lava tunnels as you island-hop through the Galapagos.

From the Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon to the Hellisheioi Volcanic Plateau, words cannot do justice to Iceland’s true beauty. As you walk amongst waterfalls and soak in the volcanic hot springs, you can’t help but appreciate this experience unlike any other.

Wind your way through Casablanca’s Old Medina bursting with vendors selling rugs, silks and spices. Then travel to Fes, the Kingdom of Morocco’s second largest city, which is divided into three unique areas. And one of them—Fes el Bali—is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Finally, move on to Marrakech (via Meknes, Azrou & Beni Mellal) for a city exploration brimming with monuments, palaces and mosques.

Go to the center of the earth. Then walk in the footsteps of Darwin, and see centenarian giant tortoises around a volcanic archipelago. Just when you get your head around the theory of evolution, take a mind-blowing hike in the cradle of Incan civilization.

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